Tag: International Space Station
Boeing awards $200m in space contracts to six small businesses
A number of small companies specialising in engineering, information technology, software development and mission assurance support have received a total of $200 million in...
3D printing in space is now a reality – Made In Space’s AMF printer...
Innovative aerospace company Made in Space announced that the first-ever space-based commercial manufacturing facility was installed on the International Space Station (ISS) last week.
The...
NASA, Start Trek and ASME launch engineering challenge to create real-life Star Trek replicator
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers Foundation (ASME) has teamed up with NASA and Star Trek to invite the next generation of astronauts to...
Aerospace and defence technologies leader Orbital ATK successfully tests 3D printed hypersonic engine combustor
After being selected by NASA to deliver cargo to the International Space Station – which is quite an achievement as well – global leader...
NASA orders first commercial human spaceflight from Boeing
Aerospace and defence contractor Boeing has announced that it has been awarded the first contract to take humans into space.
This is the first time...
Toyota’s “robonaut” completes historic space mission
Toyota has announced that its Kirobo robot – the first robot to utter a word in space – has completed a historic 18-month mission...
Space explorers to touchdown in Melbourne
Two retired NASA astronauts and the only Australian on Earth currently working in the International Space Station (ISS) Flight Control team will share the...
The ISS to get a 3D printer designed by US start-up Made in Space
Made in Space — a tech start-up company based in California, USA — has developed a 3D printer in cooperation with NASA that will be sent...
NASA prepares to launch first 3D printer into space
NASA is already preparing to launch the 3D printer that it co-designed with private space manufacturing company Made in Space next year, promising a...
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